About

Our Vision

To build a world-class, collaborative ecosystem for gastroenterology and hepatology research, education, and innovation across the West of Scotland. We aim to connect clinicians, scientists, and trainees through shared purpose — advancing understanding, discovery, and care in GI and liver disease.

Our vision is to position Glasgow and the West of Scotland as a centre of excellence in GI and Liver medicine, recognised for its strong academic pathways, impactful research, and inclusive clinical-scientific network.

Our Mission

The West of Scotland GI–Liver Collaborative exists to:

• Unite clinical and academic communities across Glasgow, Clyde, and Lanarkshire under a shared identity.
• Promote clinical-academic career pathways from undergraduate and PhD to consultant level.
• Foster translational research and discovery, combining data science, AI, and molecular medicine.
• Support clinical trials and biobank infrastructure to enhance patient participation and access.
• Inspire and train the next generation of clinician–scientists and academic leaders in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Our Story

The idea for the GI–Liver Collaborative was born from a shared recognition that the West of Scotland — with its strong academic foundations and large, diverse patient population — has immense potential to lead in translational research and clinical innovation.

In recent years, Glasgow and surrounding regions have developed:

• High recruitment rates in national and international GI and liver trials.
• Dedicated research platforms such as G-Trac and Orca, enabling large-scale data linkage and sample integration.
• A growing ecosystem of clinicians, trainees, and scientists contributing to both NIHR and commercial studies.

The Collaborative seeks to build on these strengths — bringing together partners from the University of Glasgow, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, NHS Lanarkshire, and NHS Clyde to create a seamless interface between clinical care, research, and innovation.

How We Work

Collaborative Model: We operate through open communication, shared resources, and aligned objectives across hospitals and research groups.

Cross-Disciplinary Integration: Projects span clinical medicine, immunology, microbiome science, nutrition, and data science.

Mentorship & Training: Senior academics support early-career clinicians through structured mentorship and project pairing.

Transparency & Equity: Commitment to equal access to research participation and opportunities across all West of Scotland sites.

Join Us

We welcome clinicians, researchers, trainees, and industry partners who share our mission to improve GI and liver health through collaboration and discovery. Whether you’re looking to join a clinical trial, start an academic project, or develop a cross-disciplinary partnership — this is your entry point to the West of Scotland GI–Liver ecosystem.